How to Identify and Help a Struggling Student by Sarah Kim https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb *Includes steps to differentiate between language need and a learning disability en-us 2024-05-17 14:16:01 UTC 2024-06-01 13:52:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png Helping a Struggling Student with Language Needs sungah_k https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/2997659655 2024-05-17 14:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/2997659655 Settings: My Classroom sungah_k https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3010262476 In my classroom, there are English Language Learners (ELL) students. They are currently in the process of learning English as their second language.

]]> 2024-05-28 13:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3010262476 Identifying the Struggling Students in the Classroom sungah_k https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3010281592 2024-05-28 14:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3010281592 Gather Information about Student sungah_k https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3010297984 Teacher should find out from families, from previous teachers what has been the opportunities for the student. In the process, the teacher should address the following questions:

  • Compared to English, for how long has the child been speaking and exposed to L1 (native langauge)?

  • Are the difficulties present in both the L1 and English?

  • Are the concerns evident in multiple settings? (ex: home)

  • Have developmentally appropriate strategies been delivered systematically?

  • Have these strategies produced any significant differences in the child's learning and development?

]]> 2024-05-28 14:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3010297984 Observable Signs of a Struggling Student sungah_k https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3010309725 Please see PDF file for a list of signs in learning behaviors of struggling students.

]]> 2024-05-28 14:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3010309725 Incorporate Effective Strategies (Interventions) sungah_k https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3010328279 Incorporate strategies that work for monolingual students with some adjustments and adaptations. Differentiate tasks and learning for the student.

]]> 2024-05-28 14:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3010328279 If student doesn't respond to intervention sungah_k https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3010344164 There's a possibility that the student might have a learning disability.


]]> 2024-05-28 15:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3010344164 If student responds to intervention... sungah_k https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3010345647 It is probable that the student has language needs.

]]> 2024-05-28 15:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3010345647 Helping a Struggling Student with Learning Disability sungah_k https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3010346833 2024-05-28 15:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3010346833 Title: Differentiating between Language Need vs. Learning Disability sungah_k https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3012351278 2024-05-30 01:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3012351278 Official Diagnosis sungah_k https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3012377366 Get student evaluated to see if he/she has a learning disorder by referring to a doctor diagnosis and therapists and other qualified experts (outside of school).

]]> 2024-05-30 01:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3012377366 Provide Special Education Intervention and Support sungah_k https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3014064739 *Since our school doesn't have the IEP system, we'll need to explore support options outside of our school. This might involve considering a transfer to a specialized school catering to the student's needs.

]]> 2024-05-31 05:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3014064739 Provide Support in English Language Acquisition sungah_k https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3014065294 *Teachers can employ various methods and strategies to help the student with language acquisition.

]]> 2024-05-31 05:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3014065294 Strategies sungah_k https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3014066200

  • Use visuals to reinforce concepts and vocabulary

  • Utilize cooperative learning and peer tutoring

  • Use students' native language strategically when students are floundering

  • Provide opportunities for students to practice speaking English in both formal and informal contexts throughout the day

  • Focus on rich and evocative vocabulary words during lessons so students remain engaged and challenged. The words can serve as vehicles for teaching literacy concepts.

  • Teachers can make connections from the first language to the second language and explicitly teach the similarities and differences.

    • ]]>     2024-05-31 05:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3014066200     Monitor Progress sungah_k https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3014087215 The teacher will monitor progress very carefully and look for any progress in the student's performance or behavior.

    ]]>     2024-05-31 06:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3014087215     Do the Talk! sungah_k https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3014090929 Talk with administrators, experts, other teachers involved in the education of the student, and parents about the progress thus far and talk about the option of having the student be evaluated by experts.

    ]]>     2024-05-31 06:15:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3014090929     Assess the Student sungah_k https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3014111945 When we do assessments (formative mostly) in the classroom, we should assess the student in both their native language (L1) and English. This approach will provide a clearer understanding of the student's abilities and pinpoint whether their challenges stem from learning difficulties or from acquiring English as a second language.

    ]]>     2024-05-31 06:35:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3014111945     Instructional Methods sungah_k https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3014123722

  • Having visuals

    • Having them engaged

    • Do hands-on activities

    • Total physical response

    • Doing lots of repetition, rehearsal, and practice will help students with language needs.

    ]]>     2024-05-31 06:46:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3014123722     Use Technology sungah_k https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3014125659 Use assistive technology and other accommodations to help the students.

    ]]>     2024-05-31 06:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3014125659     Parent's Support sungah_k https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3014125912 Parental involvement in the child's education plays a big role.

    ]]>     2024-05-31 06:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3014125912     Other Teaching Strategies sungah_k https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3014792505

  • Focus on academic language, literacy and vocabulary

  • Link background knowledge and culture to learning

  • Increase comprehensible input and language output

  • Promote classroom interaction

  • Stimulate higher-order thinking skills and use of learning strategies

    • ]]>     2024-06-01 01:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sungah_k/8bbxjiv9wm64r8yb/wish/3014792505